MD, Origination and PE Underwriting

Star Mountain Capital; United States; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

50% coverage on gym memberships

Cell phone stipend

Tuition support for job-related designations

Learning and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Star Mountain Capital is seeking an experienced private equity professional to lead the execution of equity investments in U.S.-based businesses. The candidate should have over 12 years of experience in private equity, particularly in the lower middle market. Responsibilities include sourcing and executing investments, negotiating agreements, and partnering with management teams for value creation. This remote position offers competitive compensation and benefits, focusing on a collaborative team culture.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of experience in private equity, particularly in lower middle-market businesses.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to take ownership of transactions and lead investments.

Aufgaben

• Originate, evaluate, and lead execution of equity investments.
• Drive the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing and closing deals.
• Cultivate relationships with intermediaries and management teams.

Kenntnisse

Private equity experience

Financial modeling

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Valuation

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market (LMM), comprised of businesses that generally have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. Star Mountain employs three complementary strategies: private credit, private equity and secondary private credit and private equity fund investing, all focused within the U.S. LMM. Star Mountain’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award-winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals. Culture is a core principle which includes long-term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. Star Mountain has ~$4.5 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 10/31/25) and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices) and individuals. Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions-based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long-term training and career development. Star Mountain is employee-owned with material long-term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of 120+ full-time people and 40+ Senior Advisors / Operating Partners. The senior team has an average of 30 years of investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone / GSO, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

Position Description

• Originate, evaluate, and lead the execution of control and minority equity investments in predominantly U.S.-based businesses with $5 to $50 million of EBITDA.
• Drive the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing, due diligence, structuring, valuation, and closing of transactions across a variety of industries.
• Lead negotiation of definitive purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related equity documentation.
• Partner with management teams and boards to develop and execute value creation strategies, including operational improvements, growth initiatives, and strategic add-on acquisitions.
• Play a leading role in evaluating and executing secondary investments, including acquisitions of interests in private equity funds and portfolios of operating companies.
• Add value to broader firm initiatives, contributing to the continued buildout of Star Mountain’s private equity platform and investment capabilities.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with intermediaries, company executives, co-investors, and limited partners to enhance proprietary deal flow and capital formation efforts.
• Actively monitor portfolio company performance, working closely with management and boards to drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and optimize exit outcomes.
• Assist with recruiting, mentoring, and development of junior investment professionals.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in private equity, with a focus on leveraged buyouts of lower middle market businesses ($5–$50 million EBITDA).
• Demonstrated experience leading the underwriting and execution of control-oriented equity investments across industries.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to take ownership of transactions from sourcing through exit, including portfolio company oversight and value creation execution.
• Experience negotiating purchase agreements, equity structures, and governance frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with management teams, advisors, and investors.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for deal sourcing, diligence, board participation, and investor engagement.
• Timing: Immediate.
• Location: Remote

Compensation

The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance during the selection process. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. Total compensation may vary by role, location, department, and individual performance. The firm is 100% employee owned providing for material economic wealth creation opportunity.

Benefits

Star Mountain Capital is committed to a healthy and engaged workforce. Our benefits are constantly evolving to support our employees’ needs today and in the future. We offer a highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package. Select other benefits include: 50% coverage on monthly gym memberships, a cell phone stipend, tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities, and other bespoke benefits.